Decaffeinated coffee is a product made from coffee beans, which undergo an industrial decaffeination process, which is the removal of at least 97% of the caffeine content, using water, solvents, or water with carbon dioxide . Because it has less caffeine than the regular version, decaffeinated coffee is a good, safer option for pregnant women […]
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Quantitative beta hCG is a blood test carried out to confirm pregnancy, as it allows the detection of small amounts of the hCG hormone, which is only produced during pregnancy. The result of the blood test indicates that the woman is pregnant when the beta hormone hCG values are greater than 5.0 mlU/ml. It is […]
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The Chinese table is a method based on Chinese astrology that is capable of guessing the baby’s sex through the month of conception and the mother’s lunar age. Although there are several popular reports that it actually works, the Chinese table is not scientifically proven and, therefore, is not accepted by the scientific community. It […]
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The waist trainer can help to slim the waist, being an interesting strategy for wearing tight clothing, without having to worry about your belly or posture, and can be used a few hours a day, ideally for a maximum of 2 to 4 hours, during the day. However, using a waist trainer to slim the […]
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MVA (manual intrauterine aspiration) is a uterine emptying procedure indicated for the treatment of missed or incomplete abortion, or for legal abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Intrauterine manual aspiration is considered a simple, safe and effective procedure, with a lower risk of complications than curettage, however, it is important to talk to […]
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The recovery time recommended by most gynecologists is approximately 40 to 60 days, counting from the birth of the baby, as this is the time that the uterus needs to heal properly. In this phase, also called puerperium or quarantine, there is an adaptation of the routine with the arrival of the baby, and it […]
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Vaginal pain during pregnancy occurs mainly due to the normal development of the baby, which tends to cause pressure on the woman’s intimate area and reduce blood flow, causing pain. However, pain in the vagina can also be indicative of more serious problems, such as urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections or vaginismus, for example. […]
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Prenatal care is the health monitoring recommended for all pregnant women. Prenatal care is offered by the SUS and aims to assess the health of women and babies during pregnancy, through imaging and laboratory tests. During prenatal consultations, the doctor must identify the gestational age, inform the likely date of birth, clarify all the woman’s […]
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Greenish discharge during pregnancy is a warning sign, as it may indicate the presence of sexually transmitted infections, such as trichomoniasis, chlamydia or gonorrhea, for example. In addition to the greenish discharge, which may have a bad smell, other symptoms that may appear are itching or redness in the genital region, pain and burning when […]
Continue Reading Labor pain can be alleviated through natural resources, through breathing and relaxation techniques, such as sitting or lying on a Pilates ball, taking an immersion bath, applying heat or cold and performing aromatherapy, for example. In cases where natural techniques are not sufficient to relieve pain or when the doctor indicates that there is a […]
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